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Lori Smith, LPC
Arizona
Licensed Professional Counselor - Stress and Trauma
See online therapy options- Cognitive behavioral techniques
- Trauma informed methods
- Skills for mood regulation
About Lori
Lori Smith is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Arizona with 11 years of clinical experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, and mood concerns such as depression and bipolar disorder. Lori also addresses relationship and intimacy-related issues, eating and sleeping problems, parenting strain, anger, self-esteem, career questions, and ADHD.
Her sessions emphasize practical work on thoughts, feelings, and behavior. She uses cognitive behavioral techniques alongside other methods to help people notice unhelpful patterns and try new responses. Lori blends talk therapy with specific strategies aimed at changing habits that keep problems going.
She explains problems by looking at past experiences and current coping. That often means identifying beliefs formed earlier in life and testing whether they still fit. Sessions include clear, step-by-step tools for managing symptoms and for responding differently when old patterns appear.
Lori describes an integrative style that pulls from several approaches depending on the issue and the person. She uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), and Client-Centered techniques as needed. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a frequent part of the work.
Her practical emphasis includes skills for mood regulation, stress reduction, and reducing addictive behaviors. Lori encourages clients to set short-term goals and try specific exercises between sessions. The aim is steady, observable change rather than quick fixes.
How CBT and related approaches translate to online sessions
CBT helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and try different responses. It breaks problems into small, concrete steps and targets patterns that feed anxiety, depression, or avoidance. This approach is often used to build skills for managing mood and daily routines.Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on values-based action. It teaches acceptance of difficult feelings while committing to actions that matter. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and reflecting so people can find their own solutions and pace the work.
Deciding which approach to use is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences and suggest methods to try. That may mean using CBT tools for thought and behavior change, ACT exercises for values work, or client-centered conversation when processing difficult experiences.
Confirm current session options before booking as formats are not specified in the original biography. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Talk with the therapist about how sessions can be scheduled and which methods would best fit your routine and goals.
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Experience
11+ years
Listed in
Arizona
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address most often?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, bipolar and related issues such as eating and sleeping problems and ADHD.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
Her approach is practical and integrative, using cognitive behavioral techniques alongside ACT, DBT, EFT and client-centered methods to change unhelpful thoughts and habits.
How much experience does she have?
She has 11 years of experience as a practicing counselor.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor - practicing in Arizona.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people from other countries work together with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are costs handled?
Fees vary with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule your first session.
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